In observance of the fifth anniversary (April 1) of AKC Canine Partners dogs in competition, we are honoring some of the first top achievers in the program. OTCH Twister is the record holder of firsts for All-American Dogs in AKC Obedience. He is the first Utility Dog (UD), first Utility Dog Excellent (UDX), first Obedience […]

Hailey Has Plenty of Tricks Up Her Paws Baseballs, basketballs, skateboards and Frisbees – most parents invest in plenty of these items for their kids. And in Karen Profenna’s case, that includes her four-legged family member. Hailey – a little black-and-white fireball – can swing a bat, dunk a basketball, ride a skateboard and soar […]

This is part of a series of profiles on the top six mixed-breed dogs that received invitations to compete in the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 13-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH6 Camp David’s On the Verge […]

MACH African Queen MXS MJS OF CGC owned by MaryAnne Borowski of Millstone Township, NJ Zuri came into MaryAnne’s life in Monmouth County, NJ, after being transported there from a shelter in North Carolina. “As she grew we would often take long walks on the trails.  Everyone who saw her would comment on the ease […]

Ranch Dog CAX owned by Susan Lewis of  Wildomar, CA Ranch Dog or, RD as she is called, is a 5-year-old mixed-breed who came from a Los Angeles rescue group when she was 9 weeks old. “She had lots and lots of energy and after a daily walk of 3 miles, she would still come […]

AKC Pen Pawls inspires curiosity and learning by connecting children with Bailey the Beagle, AKC Public Education’s mascot. Through personalized letters, AKC Public Education provides educational and informational content that teaches kids all about various topics, such as purebred dogs, AKC sports and events, and responsible ownership, while fostering a love of reading, writing, and […]

A GREAT PREVIEW TO AN AGILITY TRIAL: THE ACT PROGRAM The AKC Agility Course Test, or ACT, is an entry level agility event designed to introduce beginning dogs and their handlers to the sport of agility. Any dog who has not earned any agility title is eligible. Dogs must be 15 months old and do […]

  Founded in 1884, the AKC is the largest purebred dog registry in the world. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes […]

Good breeders breed good dogs, and the best breeders know that education is paramount to their success. In 2023, the AKC launched the AKC Eddy Award program to recognize Parent Clubs who go above and beyond in their breeder education efforts. Despite working towards the same goal, each club took their own approach and produced […]

Late Start in Agility Does Not Slow Down Joelle Joelle, formally known as Ma Belle Joelle MX MXJ MJB XF T2B CA BCAT DM CGC, is an 8-year-old rescue dog who did not start taking agility classes until she was nearly 4 years old. Her owner, Ali Park of Williamsburg, Virginia, thought she was getting a laid-back Mastiff when she […]